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F834 LRA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF834 LRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 136,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 131,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,879 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

speedo inop

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,325 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

speedo inop

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,892 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2011 106,892 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber getting worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside front hub seal leaking

some free play in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,075 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,511 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 99,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 96,080 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 88,808 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front steering ball seals slightly leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,709 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F834 LRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F834 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F834 LRA registered?

F834 LRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F834 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F834 LRA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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